Triazolam (Halcion), a shorter acting sedative, has been used on anxious patients to allow dental procedures to be done in a more reliable fashion. The usual use of Triazolam are as follows:
- Dose range: 0.125-0.5mg
- Tablet form: 0.125, 0.25mg
- Onset: 15-30 minutes
- Half Life: 1.5-5 hours
- Best used for: short to moderate length dental appointments (2-4 hours)
Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100
